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Friday, December 31, 2010
BMW 5 Series-Gran Turismo

Nissan 350Z
Daniel Boone Train







This fully functional 1-1\2" scale model of a Union Pacific 484 Baldwin steam engine and four Pullman cars were handcrafted by Daniel Boone VI. Every part was completely hand-forged. It took him five years (1957-1962) using all of his spare time to complete the project. The engine and tender weighs 2,450 lbs. without water. It pulls four cars which weigh 400 lbs. each and has the ability to pull 36 people. It runs off of steam, which is produced from burning coal. The engine and tender total 14 feet, 8 inches in length. Three of the Pullman cars are 9 feet long and the last is 11 feet long. This train was started in 1957 and was not completed until 1962 at a cost of $25,000.00. At its highlight, it was a ride at Maggie Valley North Carolina amusement park many years ago.

Toyota Yaris Verso
Most reviews in the UK, where the car is no longer available new and where Toyota have declined to offer the Ractis, have praised the space and the driving characteristics whilst passing adverse comment on the car's appearance. The staff of at least one Toyota dealership nicknamed the cars "ice-cream vans".